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De Alexander: “Is there one who will deny that we have equally paid in their purchases, and equally bled in their acquisition in war?”

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Is there one who will deny that we have equally paid in their purchases, and equally bled in their acquisition in war?
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This statement asserts the shared sacrifices of both North and South in acquiring territories, calling for recognition of equal contributions.

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